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“Clashes occurred in seven locations: Wawlay, Kanelay, Tagundaing, Kyainseikgy, Taung Kyar Inn, Kyondoe, and Kawkareik. The Military Council kept firing till nightfall even after the fighting stopped, possibly out of fear that KNLA and PDF (People’s Defense Force) might launch more offensives”, the source told KIC. He mentioned that there could be approximately 20 civilian casualties resulting from the Military…

According to a resident of Hpapun, starting in late 2022, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) has blocked the Military Council’s food transportation route along the road in the area. This disruption has prevented locals from working in their fields, resulting in a scarcity of rice in the area, and increasing the struggle for families to support themselves. This has…

After a clash between the Junta forces and the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) joint forces in Nanza village in July, the Military Council troops set fire to the village houses and occupied the homes, forcing the residents of Nanza village and nearby villages to flee their homes. After most residents had fled, one local resident noted that in September,…

The construction of the new Gyaing (Kawkareik) bridge, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at a cost of 6.8 billion kyats, commenced on May 3, 2019. A resident of Kyondoe has informed KIC that the military is increasing its troop presence and enhancing security measures, after news came out about the opening ceremony scheduled for October 28 and…

The Shwe Kokko New City Project primarily based on their casino and online gambling sectors, also harbours other criminal networks that deceptively lure individuals with the promise of lucrative employment opportunities. An informant revealed that individuals with known connections to the Shwe Kokko criminal network,have been relocated to Shan State by their employers. “Approximately 50 individuals notorious for online scams…

As this date approaches, these ceasefire groups have announced the NCA has been invalidated since the military coup in 2021, and ABSDF’s comrade Sonny has conveyed that they will not participate in the 8th-anniversary ceremony organized by the Military Council, as reported to KIC. Their joint statement released by the three ceasefire groups outlined six political stances and five political…

Following armed clashes in the vicinity of Natthankwin in June, the Military Council set up checkpoints to enhance surveillance and control over the town’s entry and exit points. Local farmers are now forced to pay tolls for transporting their equipment through these checkpoints, even when their sole purpose is to harvest rice from their own farmland. “In Natthankwin, the farms…

According to a Than Daung Gyi resident, soldiers from the Bayintnaung military base in Than Daung Gyi were mobilized and deployed to the Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain under orders from higher authorities, with artillery also accompanying them. Naw Bu Baw Prayer Mountain, situated approximately 30 miles from Taungoo Township, falls within the territory controlled by the 2nd Brigade of…

However this particular fake news spread on military’s social media platforms occurred soon after the Karen National Union (KNU), rejected an invitation to dialogue with the Military Council. The KNU has now warned the public about the regime’s deliberate disinformation campaign, spreading allegations aimed at sowing discord and division inside the KNU. Padoh Saw Kala Say told KIC, “After the…

Daw Tin Tin Nyo, the Managing Director of BNI, explained that the publication of the book by BNI-MPM is aimed at highlighting key insights into the peace process that resonate with the aspirations and perspectives of the people, and this book is intended to serve as a user-friendly reference guide for individuals seeking to understand the fundamentals of Myanmar’s peace…